(UPDATE) THE Philippines and Australia further solidify their alliance with the signing of a strategic partnership, as the two countries seek to counter China's growing aggression in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the joint declaration on strategic partnership between their …
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But condemns ‘illegal’ acts of China ships that interfered with operation The Philippines successfully resupplied its Marine contingent on the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea Friday but condemned “illegal” actions by Chinese vessels that interfered with the operation. The National Task Force for the …
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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to “oppose the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea” which could “increase tensions in the region, misunderstandings, and miscalculations” in the disputed waterway. Marcos made the call during …
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One person was injured when an ambulance collided with a bus along Edsa in Quezon City on Thursday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. The MMDA said the ambulance driver was hurt in the incident. He was not identified as of posting time. Citing CCTV footage, the MMDA said …
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Jakarta—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the need for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its partners in East Asia to strengthen regional food security mechanisms before he flew home Thursday. The President arrived at Villamor Air Base at about 12:40 a.m. Friday. Speaking at the …
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. insisted. at the 18th ASEAN-East Asia Summit President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to rally against the “dangerous use” of coast guard and militia vessels in the South China Sea. In a speech at the …
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PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday reported before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) that there have been “some progress” in the negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea which, he said, is in accordance with international law. In his intervention during the …
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Hans Leo J. Cacdac Malacañang on Thursday appointed Hans Leo J. Cacdac as officer-in-charge of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), replacing the late Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople who died on Aug. 22. Cacdac was one of three new appointees of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Palace announced in …
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Finance Undersecretary for Fiscal Policy and Monitoring Group Cielo Magno Finance Undersecretary for Fiscal Policy and Monitoring Group Cielo Magno has filed her resignation which will take effect on Sept. 16, 2023. A source from the Department of Finance, on condition of anonymity, confirmed her resignation, although no further details …
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SEN. Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero said government officials asking for confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) should be held with greater accountability to ensure that public funds are spent efficiently. The senator on Wednesday said the concerned public officials should submit their CIF utilization plan under the 2024 national budget. SEN. …
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